Apache County Criminal Records

Apache County criminal records are available through the Sheriff's Office and Superior Court in St. Johns. This northeastern Arizona county covers a large rural area with about 66,000 residents. Much of the county is Navajo Nation land. The county seat is St. Johns. Criminal cases are processed through the county court system with records available for public access in person and through some online tools.

Apache County Sheriff Records

The Apache County Sheriff's Office is located at 370 South Washington in St. Johns. The mailing address is P.O. Box 518, St. Johns, AZ 85936. Phone inquiries go to (928) 337-4321 or the toll free line at 1-800-352-1850. The fax number is (928) 337-2709. You can also email lchavez@apachecounty.net.

Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The office is closed on Fridays. This schedule reflects the four day work week common in some rural Arizona counties.

The Apache County Sheriff website has contact information and links to services.

The sheriff's page provides an overview of department services and contact options.

Apache County has an inmate information portal where you can look up current inmates.

This tool shows who is currently in the Apache County jail with booking and charge information.

Superior Court Criminal Records

The Clerk of the Superior Court is at 70 W. 3rd South St., P.O. Box 365 in St. Johns. Phone inquiries go to (928) 337-7550. Fax is (928) 337-2771. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM with a lunch closure from 12 to 1 PM.

Fees for Apache County criminal court records are standardized. Search fees are $30. Copies are $0.50 per page. Certification adds $30 to your order. These fees apply to requests for criminal case documents from the Superior Court.

The Apache County Clerk of Court page has contact information and links to resources.

The clerk's page explains court services and how to request records.

Online case searching is available through the Arizona Courts Public Access portal. You can search Apache County criminal cases by name or case number for free.

Tribal Land Jurisdiction

Much of Apache County is Navajo Nation land. Crimes on tribal land fall under federal or tribal jurisdiction rather than county courts. If you are looking for records related to incidents on the reservation, the county may not have them.

Tribal court records are separate from Arizona state courts. Federal cases go through the U.S. District Court. Only crimes in the non-tribal portions of Apache County are handled by the county sheriff and courts.

Note: Contact the Navajo Nation courts or federal courts if your records search involves tribal land.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Apache County is in the northeast corner of Arizona. These neighboring counties may have relevant criminal records if your search extends beyond Apache.